TechCrunch

DECEMBER 20, 2021

” So, Harris stepped out of his role as a Grammy-winning media executive and into the shoes of an early-stage startup founder. Now, Adventr is a drag-and-drop SaaS tool for creating, viewing and sharing interactive media — people can interact with the videos through touch screens, clicks, and even their voice.

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2021

When you’re head-down and nose to the grindstone — I’m looking at all you hard-working early-stage startup founders — it’s easy to miss a deadline for an outstanding opportunity. Case in point: competing in Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 in September. 11 words and phrases to cut from your VC pitch deck.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 29, 2021

This year, we’re adding a new feature: Our guests will analyze pitch decks submitted by members of the audience to identify their strengths and weaknesses. The 5 biggest mistakes I made as a first-time startup founder. ” The 5 biggest mistakes I made as a first-time startup founder. citizenship!

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2023

Successful startup founders do not spring fully formed from the head of whatever god or goddess keeps tabs on entrepreneurs. Here’s the great news — TechCrunch Early Stage, taking place April 20 in Boston, Massachusetts, is designed to help both early and future founders accelerate the learning curve.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2023

I’ve been among the group of TechCrunchers watching pitch after pitch at Y Combinator’s Demo Day. Get your facts straight : That’s what the Indian government is saying to Facebook, Twitter and other social media companies about posting any misinformation. Startups and VC Meal replacement startup Yfood did a thing today.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2021

Startup Battlefield , the world’s preeminent pitch competition, has launched hundreds of startups over the years — 922 if you want to be a stickler about it. GV partner Terri Burns is joining us to judge the Startup Battlefield. Want a few more details about how Startup Battlefield works? You’ll find them here.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 4, 2021

They’ll host a series of interactive Q&A sessions focused on essential topics, like pitch development, fundraising, brand building, growth marketing and more. Pitch at TC Early Stage. Day two is all about the pitch-off. A five-minute Q&A with the judges follows that pitch. Take a peek at the agenda. Want a shot?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Twenty of the most promising and creative early-stage startups — chosen from the elite Startup Battlefield 200 — will bring the heat for $100,000 in the world-renown Startup Battlefield competition at TechCrunch Disrupt on October 18–20 in San Francisco. Did you miss the other Startup Battlefield VC judges?

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Jason Malki

JUNE 22, 2023

I had the pleasure of interviewing DC Palter, startup founder, angel investor, author, and self-described sake snob. DC founded two successful startups in the enterprise IT space, then transitioned to investing in and mentoring startups focusing on energy sustainability. How can our readers follow you on social media?

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Jason Malki

JULY 13, 2023

It all begins with an idea and where there is an idea, eventually there is a pitch deck. It is a common misconception that once you have a pitch deck, it is simply a matter of getting a few meetings and then the funding you’re seeking begins to come your way. How can our readers follow you on social media?

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TechCrunch

MAY 18, 2021

If you fit that description, we want you to apply to compete in the Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 on September 21-23. Any early-stage startup founder with an MVP — regardless of your category or geographic location — is eligible to apply. 11 words and phrases to cut from your VC pitch deck.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 24, 2022

The event, which showcased the firm’s portfolio of 21 companies, combined panel discussions, workshops, and pitching sessions, which were organized around four key themes: life tech, community economy, supply chain transformation, and breakthrough vision. Touchstone invested $1 million during the seed fundraising round.

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Gust

DECEMBER 3, 2013

I just read Social Proof Is the New Currency on the Social Media Today blog. To me, the underlying reality is that startups and their founders are traceable on social media. Take it to the pitch moment, say a startup pitching a group of angel investors, which is a scene I see often.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s no wonder that a large portion of the population feels underrepresented. A Gender Gap Grader study shows that women represent 9 percent of developers in the startup ecosystem. Myth 1: Startup founders are young .

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 20, 2022

Would this young entrepreneur, mistakes aside and lessons learned, bounce back from this business failure in the face of such public excoriation by the media, investors and other entrepreneurs? Online entrepreneur and founder mental health advocate Jenene Crossan, has openly shared her own battles with mental health and suicidal thoughts.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

If you don’t understand the broader implications of social media, content marketing, curation, engagement, and relationships, then you desperately need a great reason why not. Here’s are some things I think every startup founder needs to keep in mind: You still need to deal with marketing. You have to really know it. .

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 10, 2021

He’s informed by years working with hundreds of startups as the cofounder of Demand Curve (growth training courses) and Bell Curve (a growth agency), but also as a repeat startup founder, angel investor and open-source web developer ( Velocity.js ).

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 3, 2023

At Vencapital, we heard from VCs, learned about evaluating startups, did some deal sourcing, and pitched startups. A lot of startups with co-founders only have one of the founders pitching the idea. How can our readers follow you on social media? I ended up joining Vencapital as a fellow.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

The biggest challenge for a startup founder is knowing where to focus. You’ve got to pitch investors, target the right customer, hone your business model and raise critical funding just in time. Find testimonials, gauge their social media presence, and seek feedback from peers. Costs range and are paid up front.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Evolving from Scientist to Founder (Sponsored by Mayfield). How do you go from PhD to startup founder and beyond? How to Get Earned Media. ASTRSK founder Elliot Tomaeno has spent his life telling startups’ stories to the press. Pitch Deck Teardown. Elliot Tomaeno (ASTRSK).

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Startup Catalyst

MARCH 27, 2018

The meetings included co-working spaces, accelerators, investor groups, tech giants, University startup hubs, maker groups, and pitch events. We also had a number of group workshops and facilitated discussions on every aspect of startup community building and founder support.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 30, 2022

Tech investors born after 1996 “have raised funds, garnered social media followings and profited from the Gen Z mentality,” says Andrew Chan, a senior associate at Builders VC. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Regular surveys and diverse communication channels, including social media and webinars, were key. Tobias Liebsch , Co-Founder, Fintalent.io We helped them refine their pitch to emphasize not only the innovation but also the market potential, scalability, and revenue model.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 5, 2023

Now, Lok is bringing his expertise and passion to the forefront with Awesome Ventures, aiming to provide invaluable support and resources to startup founders during the critical early stages of their companies. The investment memo allows us to test our understanding just like the pitch deck helps founders crystalise their ideas.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 4, 2022

on Twitter: "Evaluating or pitching a startup that's pre-revenue? social media followers)+ more! Twitter" Evaluating or pitching a startup that's pre-revenue? social media followers)+ more! Don’t forget to join us at our community event. Register here.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Investing based on the startup’s heuristics. Winning many pitch competitions and hackathons does not automatically mean that a startup is good. What mistakes do you see founders make when raising money? What are the top 3 questions that you always ask the founders? Profitability is a plus.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the startup world, when you’re pitching your idea and proposing your solution in the preliminary stage, no one wants to come across as critical or unsupportive, so people will sometimes avoid sharing negative feedback that actually could be quite valuable. Talk to people; ask for regular, ongoing feedback.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 19, 2022

Farmers don’t get embarrassed when the price of corn drops; similarly, there’s no reason for startup founders to lose their joy because publicly traded tech stocks are undercutting their valuations. Baseball has come a long way since 1897, when a Princeton math professor designed a pitching machine that ran on gunpowder.

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Startup Blogpost

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

From content marketing being the ‘buy-in’ to many startups failing due to lacking in this area, here are 19 answers to the question, “Why is content marketing crucial for startups?” For instance, if you have written a great blog on a particular topic, you can refer to this blog in one of your social media posts.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s no wonder that a large portion of the population feels underrepresented. A Gender Gap Grader study shows that women represent 9 percent of developers in the startup ecosystem. Myth 1: Startup founders are young .

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This plan guides their content marketing which drives their website, sales aids, social media, and sales pitch. Aycen Zambuto , Founder, Vitality Media Co. Leverage Your Google Business Profile When relevant, startups often undervalue the importance of creating a Google Business Profile. Kennette J.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

You can start with something as simple as a social media campaign like 1863 Ventures does. What’s your 30 second elevator pitch? What has been the biggest challenge you’ve had to overcome as a startup founder? There are several options for how you might start storytelling in your community.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 17, 2023

Moreover, founders must learn to embrace the challenges of fundraising, honing their pitching and networking skills in the process. Koh urges startup founders to “put on their big person pants and git gud at it”, emphasising the need for them to showcase their abilities and dedication to their business.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 17, 2022

That’s right, tech’s OG conference dedicated to early-stage startup founders — and the ecosystem that supports them — kicks off tomorrow at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. They are founders who are not only building very interesting companies but have also taken a forward approach toward making noise on social media.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JULY 21, 2020

The i2E e3 Series helps Oklahoma startup founders perform market validation of their ideas and solutions before they start creating products that their customers may not want to buy. This past month, i2E concluded the latest virtual e3 cohort featuring six new startups from across the state.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JULY 21, 2020

The i2E e3 Series helps Oklahoma startup founders perform market validation of their ideas and solutions before they start creating products that their customers may not want to buy. This past month, i2E concluded the latest virtual e3 cohort featuring six new startups from across the state.

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TechCrunch

MAY 8, 2023

Time is relentless and, right now, it’s no friend to procrastination-prone early-stage startup founders. The application window for Startup Battlefield 200 (SB 200) at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 slams shut in just one week. They’ll receive special pitch training from TechCrunch staff and one free year of TechCrunch+ membership.

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